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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
2010
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Alzheimer' s disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain causing deterioration in
memory and thinking, as well as judgment and reasoning ability; it also affects behavior, emotions and the ability to
perform self care; and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer' s is the sixth leading
cause of death for older adults; and
WHEREAS, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Alzheimer's is
the 5th leading cause of death of citizens 65 and older; and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 5 million people in
the United States are living with Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia; and
WHEREAS, according to the Alzheimer's Reading Room, 1,232 Americans are diagnosed daily and 8,634
Americans are diagnosed weekly with Alzheimer's disease, and by 2050 over 13 million American could have the
disease; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease costs the United States $100 billion per year in diagnosis, extended care,
family caregiver illness and lost wages according to the National Institute on Aging; and
WHEREAS, neither Medicare nor most private health insurance covers the long term services and support
most people with dementia need; and
WHEREAS, November 4, 2010, marks the statewide Fifth Annual Candlelight Reflection honoring lives
affected by Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina recognizes individuals, families, friends and caregivers dealing
with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, the researchers who are seeking a cause or causes and cure, and
the educational programs and support services provided by North Carolina Alzheimer's organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby
proclaim November 2010, as "ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARE NESS MONTH" in North Carolina and
commend its observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North
Carolina at the in Raleigh twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
2010
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Alzheimer' s disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain causing deterioration in
memory and thinking, as well as judgment and reasoning ability; it also affects behavior, emotions and the ability to
perform self care; and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer' s is the sixth leading
cause of death for older adults; and
WHEREAS, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Alzheimer's is
the 5th leading cause of death of citizens 65 and older; and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 5 million people in
the United States are living with Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia; and
WHEREAS, according to the Alzheimer's Reading Room, 1,232 Americans are diagnosed daily and 8,634
Americans are diagnosed weekly with Alzheimer's disease, and by 2050 over 13 million American could have the
disease; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease costs the United States $100 billion per year in diagnosis, extended care,
family caregiver illness and lost wages according to the National Institute on Aging; and
WHEREAS, neither Medicare nor most private health insurance covers the long term services and support
most people with dementia need; and
WHEREAS, November 4, 2010, marks the statewide Fifth Annual Candlelight Reflection honoring lives
affected by Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina recognizes individuals, families, friends and caregivers dealing
with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, the researchers who are seeking a cause or causes and cure, and
the educational programs and support services provided by North Carolina Alzheimer's organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby
proclaim November 2010, as "ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARE NESS MONTH" in North Carolina and
commend its observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North
Carolina at the in Raleigh twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.